Shared Victories
“I had the privilege of working with Carolyn McLean during my time at both Six Flags and Urban Air Adventure Parks, and I can say without hesitation that she is one of the most dynamic and effective public relations professionals I’ve ever partnered with.
Carolyn brings a rare combination of strategic insight and hands-on execution. With a background as a reporter and on-air personality, she has a deep, firsthand understanding of how news organizations operate—from what drives a story to how it’s ultimately shaped and delivered. That perspective allows her to position messaging in a way that is both authentic and highly effective, ensuring the right narrative is clearly communicated and well received. Her expertise in crisis management is exceptional. She has successfully guided me through numerous high-profile situations with professionalism, precision, and confidence—always protecting the brand while reinforcing credibility and trust.
What truly sets Carolyn apart is her ability to coach and elevate those around her. She prepares executives and teams for media interactions in a way that builds confidence, sharpens messaging, and ensures they represent the organization at the highest level. Her experience, responsiveness, and quality of deliverables consistently exceeded expectations. Simply put, Carolyn is a trusted partner, a steady leader in high-pressure situations, and someone I would work with again without hesitation.”
– Jay Thomas, Former CEO of Six Flags Inc.
“Carolyn’s simulated real life crisis management training helping me and my team mates at LDG Development know how to answer the tough questions under pressure. She created mock scenarios relevant to the affordable housing industry with an intense news reporter pressuring you on said hypothetical events. This proved extremely valuable for us when we faced intense questions at neighborhood meetings and from the local media. You will love her!”
– Scott Brian, LDG Development CEO
“Once a year I bring Carolyn to the University of Florida’s Warrington College of Business to guest lecture my class. Her storytelling has students sitting on the edges of their seats. She resonates with our female students who desire important and impactful jobs that require a strong and steady personality to lead. Due to the popularity of her class, we have had to extend it to a meet-and-greet afterwards so the students can have some one-on-one time with her. She is honest, and determined to tell the truth about what she has learned and a really fun gal to hear speak.”
– Professor Marty Schaffel, Entrepreneur, Educator and Mentor
